Renault Logan: engine oil change

In the engine there are many friction parts - pistons, rings, crankshaft. All of them require high-quality lubrication. When it is absent, a huge production arises. The most common problem is scuffing in cylinders. Therefore, it is so important to monitor the oil level and make a timely replacement. In today's article, we'll look at how the Reno Logan car is replaced with engine oil.

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The French manufacturer claims that this operation should be carried out every 15 thousand kilometers. But in dusty and difficult conditions this figure should be cut in half. Also, we note that the optimal solution will be the replacement of Reno Logan oil by engine hours. The interval is 350 hours. But it is worth noting that not everyone in the car has an on-board computer that will read this data. Therefore, the best option - the replacement of Reno Logan oil every 10 thousand kilometers.

Symptoms

Also, the condition of the lubricant can be determined visually. Take the probe, pay attention to the shade and consistency of the liquid. If it is dense and has acquired a black color, then it requires an urgent replacement. Another bad sign - the presence of the smell of burning on this probe. This indicates that the car was operated under difficult conditions.

What kind of pouring?

So, what kind of oil is poured into the Renault Logan engine? The manufacturer recommends the use of the product from Elf. This is a series of products "Evolution" and "Kompetishn". As for the viscosity, it can be different. The most liquid grease recommended for use is parameter 5W30. The most dense is 15W50 according to the international API classification. But it is worth noting that the viscosity depends on the climate in which the car will be used. The colder, the higher the parameter. As practice has shown, the optimum viscosity for medium latitudes in Russia is 15W40. This oil does not lose its characteristics at a temperature from -20 to +30 and more degrees Celsius. Also, you should buy a new oil filter on the Renault Logan. Its price ranges from 150 to 600 rubles. It is better to purchase the original ("Fram" or "Mann").

Instruments

In order to replace the oil in the Renault Logan engine successfully, we need the following tools and devices:

• A square of 8.
• Remover for filter.

We also need a tank to drain the old oil. Its volume should be at least four liters. This capacity can be made from an old canister - carefully cut out the sidewall and put it under the engine. You can use other containers, such as a basin or a plastic bucket. But these adaptations are suitable only when using a pit or a lift. Otherwise, such a container will not fit under the engine even if a jack is used.

Getting Started

So, we drive the car on a pit or put it on a flat site. The very replacement of Reno Logan oil is done "on a cold" basis. Allow the engine to cool for 10-15 minutes. After this, you can safely get down to work. Armed with rubber gloves and a square key for 8, we are selected to the engine pallets. Please note that it can be covered with metal protection. It is not necessary to remove it. It is enough to find a rubber plug, which will open access to the hatch. Through this hole we will insert a tool to open the cork. If it is dirty, clean it with a soft rag. Next, install a canister under the hole or any other empty container. After this, finally unscrew the plug. Take care that it does not fall into a can of oil. Nothing critical with it will not happen, but you will have to search fairly for it on the bottom (waste oil is unlikely to be transparent). Then we wait until the engine completely merges all the oil. If the replacement is made in winter, it is advisable to warm up the machine and neatly unscrew the plug so as not to get a burn. Otherwise, the viscous oil will merge very long. Usually this process takes 10-15 minutes. To speed up the process, unscrew the cap of the filler neck (so that there is no vacuum in the system).

About the traffic jam

While the oil is drained into the container, inspect the condition of the plug itself. It has a metal rubberized washer, which provides a seal. If this element is cracked or lost elasticity, it should be replaced with a new one. Otherwise, the oil will drain out. Yes, for 10 thousand, probably, the glass of a liquid will not pour out. But even with the slightest stains, mud and road dust will stick on the pallet.

About the filter

Along with oil, you need to replace the filter. Where is he located? The element is located near the exhaust manifold and has a cylindrical shape. But his hands are unlikely to work. For this you need to use a special puller. This tool gently grabs the edges of the filter and unscrews it without damage. If such a stripper is not available, you can use a more barbarous way - pierce the slotted screwdriver filter through. So, we will have a lever. But it is worth noting that if the filter is damaged outside, oil is released - at least 200 milliliters. Therefore, henceforth, it is worth taking care of buying a puller. It is universal and will fit, including the Renault Logan. The price is from 300 rubles per unit.

The filter should be pulled out quickly and carefully, so that the oil does not spill down from the central hole. The element turns anti-clockwise.

Helpful Hint: When installing a new filter, apply a couple of drops of oil to the O-ring. And if the brand and viscosity of the new oil corresponds to the old, you can simply press both filters end-to-end. So on the rubber band there will be a uniform oil film.

It is better to install the filter without tools. It is twisted by the effort of the hand. Do not tightly press it to the surface, otherwise the rubber will simply squeeze out (or there will be difficulties with further dismantling). Twist until we feel resistance.

What next?

Now it only remains to pour new oil into the engine. To completely clean the system of the old grease, you need to shed some new. It is enough 100-200 milliliters. Fill this volume into the engine and go down to the pallet. You will see how a black liquid flows from the hole (although, it would seem, the oil is pure as a tear). So we completely remove the old oil particles. Now tighten the cork and pour the oil in full. For convenience, use a plastic watering can (preferably without a mesh, but clean). We start the engine and heat it up to operating temperatures. After some time we take out the dipstick and look at its level. If it fell, top up the oil again. Make sure that the level is average (between "MAX" and "MIN"). Topping up is an obligatory operation that must be performed when changing the oil. "Where does it go?" - you ask. It's simple: in the filter there is a bypass valve, which is closed on the idle motor. As soon as we start the engine, part of the oil will go to the filter itself. The level, therefore, will decrease.

After the replacement, mark in the notebook with the date and mileage of the car. So you will know exactly how much the car is left before the nearest maintenance.

How much to pour?

It all depends on the motor. If it is an 8-valve 1.4 or 1.6, then 3.4 liters are poured. On the 16-valve engine - about 4.8. If this is an oil change in the Renault Logan transmission, the volume is 3.1 liters. This is the parameter for the classical 5MKPP. But also on these machines put and "automatic machine". In this case, changing the oil in the Renault Logan transmission requires at least 4 liters of ATP liquid. But it will be more expensive than the usual "transmission".

Oil change in power steering "Renault Logan"

The operation consists of several stages:

• First turn off the cover of the tank GUR.
• All liquid is pumped out with a syringe with a long tube.
• A new oil is poured into the tank.
• The engine is started and the steering wheel rotates left and right.
• If the oil has darkened (mixed with what was in the rack), the procedure is repeated again.

Conclusion

As you can see, everything is very simple. Regardless of what the new Renault Logan has technical characteristics and how much it is equipped with "dopas", all maintenance operations can be done manually.